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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 167

Municipal Notes. Hating Denominational Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 7

The question as to the exemption or denominational schools from payment of municipal rates name before the Paddington Council at its last meeting, the matter having been…

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The Northern Municipalities. Need for Special Endowment

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.--A meeting of representatives of municipalities in the Newcastle and northern districts, convened by the Wickham Council, was held in the…

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The Annandale Council

Evening News · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 4

At the meeting of the Annandale Council held last night a life size portrait of Sir Henry Parkes, which had been hung in the chamber that day, was much admired by the aldermen and…

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The Mayor of Vienna. Dr. Lueger and the Emperor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has granted nil audience to Dr. Lueger, the anti-Semite leader, who has been thrice…

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Sympathy of the Paddington Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At a meeting of the Paddington Council last evening, a resolution was moved by Alderman T. George, "That a letter of condolence be forwarded to Lady Parkes and…

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The Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 6

The Prospect and Sherwood Council adjourned their regular meeting last night. On the motion of the Mayor, it was decided to forward a letter of condolence to…

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The City Council and the George-street Tramway. to the Editor

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 2

Sir, -- At a meeting of the finance committee of the City Council last week a motion was carried approving of the proposal of the Railway Commissioners to run…

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Municipal Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1896 · page 8

Included among the mary municipalities which telegraphed sympathy were:— "Newcastle.—On behalf of the citizens of Newcastle I offer you deepest sympathy.—Thomas…

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The Manly Council

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the council the Mayor (Alderman H. E. Farmer) referred to the loss the colony bad sustained by the death of Six Henry Parkes. He said it would be fitting that…

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Swimming. Association Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 3

The council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association held a meeting in the Swimmers' Club room, Natatorium, on Monday evening. Mr. A. B. Pyke, president of the…

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Mayor of Vienna. Dr. Lueger Resigns. London, April 27

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 6

The difficulty arising out of the election of Dr. Lueger, the anti-Semi[?]tic leader, as Mayor of Vienna has been overcome, Dr. Lueger, in compliance,…

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Expressions of Sympathy. the Petersham Council

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 6

At the Petersham Council last evening: Alder­man Russell-Jones, M.L.A., moved, "That the Petersham Borough Council, whilst regretting the death of Sir Henry Parkes, G.C.M.G., desires…

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Municipal. CAMPERDOWN

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 3

At the last meeting of the above council a letter was read from the Water and Sewerage Board, in justification of its action in reducing the discount allowed to ratepayers for prompt…

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Sympaitit of Municipal Bodies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 5

The followig additional messages of condolence from municipalities were received by Lady parkes yesterday:— "Sydney.—Mayor and aldermen of Sydnoy, on…

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Municipal Councils. Cabramatta and Canley Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 6

At the last meeting of the above council, the Mayor (Alderman Stimson) presiding, a letter was received from Mr. Wise stating that the committee appointed by the ratepayers who recently urged the council…

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Municipal Matters Marrickville. The Postal Delivery. Important Financial Decision

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of Marrickville council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman R. W. W. M'Coy) presiding. The councillors also present…

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Vaucluse Municipal Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

A special meeting of the borough council of Vaucluse was held at the Council-chambers, Watson's Bay, on Tuesday evening last, to elect a Mayor for the current…

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'Printing Trades Federation Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday evening, in the Typographical Association's rooms. Mr. J. R. Hillis occupied the chair…

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Municipal. PETERSHAM

Evening News · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 3

The usual meeting of this council was held on Tuesday, those present being the Mayor (A. Rofe) and Aldermen Russell-Jones, M.L.A., StevenBon, London, Toms, Cockbaine, Langdon Baines…

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